Elk resource selection patterns are being modeled in relation to variables including burn frequency, burn timing, land cover, and military training. Annual estimates of cow elk survival were generally high (0.74 – 1.0), and are comparable to rates reported in other harvested elk populations. Genetic variability at six microsatellite loci was assessed for elk in the Fort Riley population. Results indicated that allelic richness, expected heterozygosity, and observed heterozygosity are similar to levels of genetic variability found in other reintroduced and source elk populations.